Got my .50-95!

[Grizzly Adams]

Finially shot the gun this weekend and was pretty impressed. Blackpowder is defianantly different, I was shocked how much smoke that round would generate. I still have the feeding problem so I've decided to send it to the place Grizz recomended. I've never sent a gun before. I assume I have to send it from a gun dealer to gun dealer or can I just mail it to them?

Sent you a PM.

[sheikss]

Well, the nightmare is over finally. I had to have the back of the chamber reamed and polished and the dies cut down alittle so the shoulder would move back on the case. I also had the trigger done and had a tang sight and #17 front globe sight installed. There was action work done as well and he slugged the bore. He said I should use bullets in the .506 to .508 range. I had Nate Kiowa Jones aka: "Rossi 92 Specialist" do the work. Gun will be here soon just got to get the money order sent out tomorrow. When I get it I'll let you guys know how it turned out. Steve's been awesome to work with and very informative.

[sheikss]

Well, got the gun back friday. The gun functions way better than it did before. Trigger is set to around 3.5 or so pounds and the grittyness is gone. I wasn't for sure if I'd like the sights that Steve recommended, but they are alot nicer and better than I expected. I haven't shot it or cycled ammo through it yet, that will happen over the holidays. I defianantly can't wait thats for sure. I chased the fedex guy just to get my package. I'll let you guys know how everything turns out when I shot it. 

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[ndnchf]

I sure hope all your troubles are behind you.  The .50-95 is a blast, I love mine.  BTW - Jamison brass is now available and it is excellent.

[sheikss]

Hope everyone had a good christmas. I shot the gun and all my problems are gone. I shot about 8 rounds of the buff. arms ammo through it and it cycled wonderfully. The sight will take awhile to get used to but I do like it that's for sure. I shot a camper that had burned up and a half dead tree thats was 8 or so inches round. Feels kinda good puttin large holes in objects and being able to see them between 40 and 50 yards away. Of course this is coming from a guy who enjoys shooting old home appliances. I forgot just how much fun it is to "make some smoke" with this thing. You guys got any suggestions on the sights, I sure could use em.

[ndnchf]

There are a number of good sight options depending on your needs.  I added a Riflesmith tang sight to mine.  Its a very high quality sight that looks really good on the rifle.  A little cumbersome for hunting in the woods, but great for the range.  It could be a great advantage when zeroing in on a riled up and charging washing machine 

[sheikss]

Can someone post the pics if I send them in an email?